Hippobroma longiflora
About
Hippobroma longiflora, also called Star of Bethlehem or madamfate, is a flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae. It is the only species in the genus Hippobroma. It is endemic to Jamaica in the West Indies, but has become naturalised across the American tropics, Madagascar, southern and southeastern Asia, and Oceania.
- Family
- Campanulaceae
How to use it
Madam-Fate can be used ornamentally in gardens due to its striking flowers. Its adaptability to various tropical climates makes it a great choice for adding color and interest to landscapes in suitable regions.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
Madam-Fate is not eaten by humans, so it's best to admire its beauty rather than try to cook with it.
Sources: Wikidata
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Hippobroma longiflora
- Slug
- hippobroma-longiflora
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Genus
- Hippobroma
- Species
- longiflora
- Wikidata QID
- Q311092
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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